Composting green waste saves as much CO2 as energy recovery
(Thu 15 Apr 2010 18:32)
Recycling green waste as compost could match the environmental benefits of converting it into renewable energy, in terms of CO2 savings, according to new German research.
“Barometer of Life” project urged to save life on Earth
(Thu 08 Apr 2010 20:05)
Scientists have called for a $60 million project to learn about the conservation status of millions of species, some of which have yet to be identified.
Historic English orchards plotted to protect vanishing varieties of fruit
(Thu 08 Apr 2010 15:24)
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Scarlet Tiffing, Sugar and Brandy and Lady Pilkington – last seen at the end of the 20th Century.
Energy crops are damaging the environment, says study
(Mon 05 Apr 2010 11:36)
Biomass crops are adversely impacting soil and environmental quality.
Ice sheet melt identified as trigger of Big Freeze
(Thu 01 Apr 2010 19:38)
The main cause of a rapid global cooling period, known as the Big Freeze or Younger Dryas - which occurred nearly 13,000 years ago - has been identified thanks to the help of an academic at the University of Sheffield.
Toads are nature's earthquake early-warning system, study finds
(Wed 31 Mar 2010 00:04)
Common toads can detect impending seismic activity and alter their behaviour from breeding to evacuation mode, suggests a new study in the Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL) Journal of Zoology.
"Evil twin" of global warming threatens world's oceans, scientists warn
(Tue 30 Mar 2010 19:59)
The rise in human emissions of carbon dioxide is driving fundamental and dangerous changes in the chemistry and ecosystems of the world’s oceans, international marine scientists warned today.
Microbes could protect marine life from plastic pollution
(Mon 29 Mar 2010 21:02)
Marine life could be protected from the lethal effects of plastic pollution, according to groundbreaking research which has found coastal microbes act as a potential ‘clean-up’ solution.
UK invests in trials to start building smart cities
(Fri 26 Mar 2010 20:47)
Eight companies and their collaborative partners have been given grants by the Department of Energy and Climate Change today to explore smart technology.
Grandparents lead the way in household recycling, survey finds
(Fri 26 Mar 2010 19:42)
The UK’s older generation have demonstrated their commitment to recycling, with more than two-thirds (68%) saying that they would continue to recycle even if doorstep recycling was removed.
Pollutant to profit – nanoscience turns carbon on its head
(Wed 24 Mar 2010 21:38)
Three new complementary research projects will turn carbon from a pollutant into useful products that could help both industry and the environment.
Cheap, zero-carbon energy generated from air bags on seabed
(Tue 23 Mar 2010 19:35)
A breakthrough has been hailed in the elusive search for a zero-carbon, renewable energy which is cost-competitive with fossil fuel generated sources.
Fortnightly bin collections are a “grave health danger”, says study
(Mon 22 Mar 2010 21:31)
Dangerous levels of potentially lethal bacteria has been found in the UK's wheelie bins, according to a newly published university study.
Investigation reveals private jets are exempt from carbon passenger tax
(Sat 20 Mar 2010 00:18)
A new untaxed perk for carbon-busting private jet travel in the UK has been revealed by new research by the Campaign for Better Transport.
Study into consumer attitudes to plug-in electric vehicles launched
(Fri 19 Mar 2010 18:52)
A research project which aims to forecast and characterize in detail the future consumer market for plug-in electric vehicles has been launched.
£25m boost for Plymouth to be global leader in marine energy
(Thu 18 Mar 2010 21:38)
Plymouth’s position as a global centre of excellence for science, innovation and marine energy research is receiving a major boost with the announcement of a £25 million investment plan.
Number of Arctic species plunges by a quarter
(Wed 17 Mar 2010 23:06)
A new assessment of the Arctic’s biodiversity reports a 26 per cent decline in species populations in the high Arctic.
Early butterflies linked by study to climate change
(Tue 16 Mar 2010 22:41)
Butterflies are emerging in spring over 10 days earlier than they did 65 years ago, a shift that has been linked to regional human-induced climate change in a University of Melbourne-led study.
Finding the best 'school run' for the environment
(Sun 14 Mar 2010 13:54)
New research indicates that educational policies can affect the environmental, health and financial impacts of school commuting. It found that the most effective school-enrolment policy for reducing traffic emissions is
NASA study debunks IPCC Amazon rainforest claims
(Sun 14 Mar 2010 13:24)
A new NASA-funded study has concluded that Amazon rainforests were remarkably unaffected in the face of once-in-a-century drought in 2005, neither dying nor thriving, contrary to a previously published report and claims
